Neuropsychologia September 2010 PMID 20621110

Disruption of synaesthesia by posthypnotic suggestion: an ERP study.

Devin Blair Terhune, Etzel Cardeña, Magnus Lindgren

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What people are saying

Discussions emphasize the innovative nature of the research, with posters using phrases like 'game-changing' and 'potential breakthrough' to highlight its importance. Comments referencing the ERP findings and the ability to temporarily stop synaesthetic experiences reflect both curiosity and analytical engagement, contributing to an overall appreciation of the study's significance in cognitive neuroscience.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts agree that the study provides compelling evidence that posthypnotic suggestion can temporarily disrupt synaesthetic experiences, with comments highlighting the potential for cognitive control over perception.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, as discussions focus on the novelty of controlling synaesthesia and implications for understanding neural mechanisms.

EngagementModerate engagement

Engagement levels are moderate, with some posters delving into methodological details like ERP components and suggesting future research directions.

ImpactModerate impact

The perceived impact is positive but cautious, with some posts emphasizing the significance for clinical and neurological applications while others acknowledge the preliminary nature of these findings.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated if posthypnotic suggestion can temporarily disrupt the neural and behavioral signs of synaesthesia, especially during a face-color matching task.
  • Results showed that a highly suggestible synaesthete experienced slower responses and increased brain activity in certain ERP components (P1 and N400) when seeing incongruent face colors, unlike controls.
  • These effects were reversed after a posthypnotic suggestion to stop experiencing synaesthesia, indicating the conscious synaesthetic experience can be temporarily controlled through cognitive suggestion.

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The vOICe vision BCI
@seeingwithsound.bsky.social · Bluesky

Disruption of synaesthesia by posthypnotic suggestion: An ERP study http://tinyurl.com/2u8h2u9 Neuropsychologia, #synesthesia

Aug 31, 2010 View post →
The vOICe vision BCI
@seeingwithsound.bsky.social · Bluesky

Disruption of synaesthesia by posthypnotic suggestion: An ERP study http://tinyurl.com/2u8h2u9

Aug 15, 2010 View post →

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The vOICe vision BCI
@seeingwithsound.bsky.social · Bluesky

Disruption of synaesthesia by posthypnotic suggestion: An ERP study http://tinyurl.com/2u8h2u9 Neuropsychologia, #synesthesia

Aug 31, 2010 View post →
The vOICe vision BCI
@seeingwithsound.bsky.social · Bluesky

Disruption of synaesthesia by posthypnotic suggestion: An ERP study http://tinyurl.com/2u8h2u9

Aug 15, 2010 View post →